A Bountiful Harvest, Matters of Detoxification

Several hours had passed since Su He submerged himself in the waters of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and Mighty Lion Douluo waited anxiously on the shore.

Although he could sense Su He's aura and confirm that his life was not in danger, he knew absolutely nothing about the situation beneath the spring. Fear came from the unknown, so Mighty Lion Douluo's concern for Su He was only natural.

At this moment, Su He's body was enduring the violent impact of two forces. His internal organs, meridians, and limbs were all wracked with intense pain. Although the ice and fire energies had been neutralized through their previous Qi Intersection, they began churning wildly after entering his body. Su He could not even use his own Spiritual Power to resist their impact. His consciousness had already fallen into a coma, and he could only rely on his body's instincts to absorb the energy of the two Immortal Grades.

Fortunately, Su He's physique had been refined by the Primordial Bone-Molding Pill and tempered through arduous training. With the help of the springwater at the boundary of the Two Instruments Spring, he barely withstood the onslaught of energy.

These violent energies were gradually absorbed by Su He, slowly growing gentler before finally transforming into pure soul power and being stored within his body. Su He's condition also continued to improve.

Su He was currently a level 20 Soul Master. Since he had yet to obtain his Second Spirit Ring, he could not raise his Soul Power Level any further. Only after obtaining a spirit ring would this energy gradually feed back into him.

A day passed quietly. Mighty Lion Douluo waited anxiously by the shore, while Dugu Bo returned from time to time to inspect the situation.

Su He could be said to be Mighty Lion Douluo's only remaining attachment in this world. Ever since Su He's parents had died in battle during a mission, protecting Su He had become Mighty Lion Douluo's sole conviction. He no longer had any greater pursuit of strength, nor did he care in the slightest about status. As one of Spirit Hall's worshippers, Mighty Lion Douluo had long since stood at the pinnacle of the continent.

Mighty Lion Douluo's only hope was to watch Su He grow ever stronger, until the day he surpassed him.

Another two or so hours passed. It was now nearing midnight, and the Sunset Forest, shrouded in darkness, echoed endlessly with beastly roars. Forests were always liveliest at night, but also at their most dangerous.

Countless nocturnal venomous creatures and savage beasts emerged to hunt, making the night a nightmare for low-level Soul Masters.

At that moment, bubbles suddenly rose from the waters of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Mighty Lion Douluo sensed something and opened his eyes, staring fixedly at the water's surface.

A figure shot out of the water. His upper body was bare, and fine red-and-blue intertwined patterns had appeared across his skin. It was none other than Su He, who had successfully tempered his body!

"Grandpa!" Seeing the person who had been waiting for him on the shore, Su He cried out excitedly.

"It's good that you succeeded, good that you succeeded! As expected of my grandson."

Su He briefly informed Mighty Lion Douluo of the results of his body tempering. When the latter learned that Su He had gained the ability to remain unharmed by water and fire and immune to all poisons, he was greatly surprised. He immediately activated his Third Spirit Skill, suppressing his soul power as he tested Su He. Upon confirming that it was true, he became immensely excited.

"Grandpa, this is an Immortal Herb from the Medicine Garden. It suits your attributes perfectly." Su He took a red herb from his Soul Tool. It was a soft, cotton-like Immortal Herb that trembled crimsonly. Its appearance was simple, made only of red blades of grass. At the very top, the leaves resembled a rooster's comb, while their veins were reddish gold. The moment the herb was brought out, the surrounding temperature rose noticeably. "The ancient texts say that this is called the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. It can greatly increase the purity of flames. Grandpa's martial soul, the Blazing Lion, already possesses flames of extremely high quality. After consuming this herb, it may not be impossible for you to touch the threshold of Ultimate Fire," Su He said.

"Grandpa, remember not to chew this herb when consuming it. You must swallow it whole, then gather and guide your soul power." Su He handed the Immortal Herb to Mighty Lion Douluo and explained how to use it.

"Good, good! With this, perhaps I can try breaking through to level 98." Mighty Lion Douluo burst into laughter. "Old Azure Luan, your good days are over!"

"Grandpa, do you know where Senior Dugu is? I promised him I would try to detoxify him," Su He asked.

"We'll wait here for him to return," Mighty Lion Douluo said.

Before long, Su He saw Dugu Bo return. He entered the small house with him and began discussing the matter of detoxification.

Inside the house, Su He looked solemnly at Dugu Bo.

"Senior, let us first discuss your granddaughter, Dugu Yan." Su He said seriously, "Miss Dugu Yan's poisoning is still shallow. I have complete confidence that I can remove the poison from her body and help her recover. The method is not complicated. We only need to find a host for the toxins, something akin to a venom sac in a poisonous creature." Seeing the urgency in Dugu Bo's eyes, Su He continued, "And I believe that with Senior Dugu's abilities, obtaining a soul bone for Miss Dugu Yan should not be too difficult, should it?"

"You mean to use a soul bone to store the toxins?" Dugu Bo was doubtful. "But I have cultivated poison arts for over seventy years. The toxins throughout my body have long since become one with my flesh. How could they possibly be forced out so easily?"

"That is why I said I have absolute confidence in using this method on Dugu Yan, while for Senior himself..." Su He paused. "At most, there is a sixty percent chance of success. But even if it cannot completely solve your problem, it can greatly alleviate the pain you are currently suffering. Would you be willing to give it a try? As far as I know, Senior possesses a fifty-thousand-year Medusa Head Soul Bone. With the medicine I prepare to guide the process, I can help you transfer the toxins into the soul bone. It will also greatly benefit your cultivation. Senior may bring Miss Dugu Yan back to Spirit City with me and stay there for a time. After all, the toxins in your body have seeped into your bones. Even by conservative estimates, this treatment will require more than half a year."

"As you say, I can give it a try," Dugu Bo said with a grave expression.

"Young Master Su He, it does not matter whether this old man can live a few more years. But if you can successfully remove the danger from Yan Yan's body, then this old man will be at your disposal!"

"It's a deal, Senior Dugu." Su He smiled faintly, then began preparing for the detoxification. "Once I have obtained my Second Spirit Ring, we will return to Spirit City. After all, Senior has nominally joined Spirit Hall. With the cultivation of a Titled Douluo, you should at least be made an Honorary Elder."

"Then I'll trouble you," Dugu Bo said. He then praised, "Only eight years old, yet already possessing level 20 soul power. What a little monster."

Su He had not expected Tang San's title from the Original Work to fall onto his own head. He smiled helplessly.

Originally, Su He had wanted Mighty Lion Douluo to return to the Worship Hall first, leaving the matter of hunting a spirit ring to Dugu Bo. However, Mighty Lion Douluo did not trust Dugu Bo and insisted on accompanying them.

Su He understood his grandfather's concern, but Dugu Bo was indeed a man who kept his word. That was also why Su He had dared to boldly propose helping him detoxify himself.

At least one chapter a day will be updated. If there's time, there may be two or three chapters. If any are missed, they'll be made up the next day! This is the author's first time writing a book—thank you, readers, for your support!